Senior Manager, Risk Identification

What is the opportunity?

The Senior Manager, Risk Identification is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of risk and control methodologies and analyses. This ensures appropriate identification, assessment, and coverage of Non-Financial Risk categories across the first line of defense. The Senior Manager will drive standardization, support regulatory compliance, and provide analytical and advisory insights to key stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include:

• Risk and Control Methodology Execution (50%)

• Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs) (35%)

• Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

What will you do?

• Risk and Control Methodology Execution: Lead the execution and refinement of risk identification and control assessment methodologies, ensuring enterprise-wide consistency and rigor. This includes conducting deep dives and thematic reviews of 1LOD Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and risk/control registers, identifying emerging risks and control gaps, and developing and enhancing risk and control documentation, templates, and reporting tools.

• Governance and Management of Non-Financial Risks (NFRs): Advise on non-financial risk categories, guiding business partners in interpreting and applying risk frameworks, analyzing control adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment and compliance. This includes identifying and recommending opportunities for process standardization and best practice adoption across business units.

• Training, Capability Development and Stakeholder Engagement: Design and deliver specialized training sessions and materials on risk and control topics, leveraging data-driven insights and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to communicate risk findings, provide insights, and support enhancement opportunities.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management or other related field; extensive experience in risk governance and management within the financial services industry.

• 8+ years experience in risk management, with a focus on risk and control methodologies and non-financial risk categories.

• Knowledge in developing and executing risk identification and assessment frameworks in a large, complex organization.

• Advanced understanding of internal and external regulatory requirements and standards.

• Analytical skills, with experience in conducting complex risk analyses and thematic reviews.

Nice-to-have

• MBA, CRM, FRM, GRC or other related designations.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize complex risk data to inform decision making and identify emerging trends.

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with risk management software and tools, and the ability to leverage technology to enhance risk identification and control processes.

• Training Design and Development: Ability to develop, customize, and implement risk management training programs that address identified gaps, enhance organizational risk awareness, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?  

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

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Job Skills

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRPRegularSalaried2025-11-122025-12-03

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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